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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,302.28, 363,527.82 and 124,056.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,302.28, 363,527.82 and 124,056.65 is: 186,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,302.28 : 363,527.82 = 124,056.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,302.28/363,527.82 = 124,056.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,302.28x = 363,527.82 × 124,056.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,302.28x = 45,098,041,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,041,713.36/242,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,123.06

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